Study Guide for Maya

Maya Civilization Study Guide
1) How did astronomy and math play a role in the Mayan civilization? (Notes and book on page 321)
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2) How did the Mayans try to please their gods and what did they hope to get in return? (Notes and book on page 320)
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3) What role did religion play in the Mayan government? (notes and books on page 320)
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4) How were royal women able to impact the well-being of their city-state? (notes and book on page 320-321)
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5) What is the Maya Ball game? How and why was it played? (notes)
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6) Describe the Maya number system (notes)
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7) What are codices? Why and how were so many codices destroyed? (video, notes)
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